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Military service members salute as fire and rescue workers unfurl a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon, Sept. 12, 2001, during rescue and recovery efforts following the 9/11 terrorist attack. At approximately 9:40 a.m. a hijacked commercial airliner, originating from Washington’s Dulles airport, was flown into the south side of the building. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass

Unfurling Flag

Military service members salute as fire and rescue workers unfurl a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon, Sept. 12, 2001, during rescue and recovery efforts following the 9/11 terrorist attack. At approximately 9:40 a.m. a hijacked commercial airliner, originating from Washington’s Dulles airport, was flown into the south side of the building. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass

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